Communication in Conflict

Date: Friday February 16, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cost:

General Public: $125.00

USG Employee's: $100.00

Location: Peace House

School of Conflict Management

3201 Campus Loop Drive, Rm 107

Kennesaw, GA 30144

Description:

This workshop explores conflict resolution and/or management within organizations and other contents via effective communicative strategies. This workshop dives into understanding conflicting and compatible goals using the T.R.I.P. acronym. The workshop concludes with applying communicaiton strategies such as descriptive language, adaptation, and paraphrasing content and emotions to establish understanding and move toward resolution.

Facilitator: Dr. Robin Mathis

Robin Smith Mathis, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Communication in the School of Communication & Media at Kennesaw State University. Her research interest is exploring socially tainted professions and how communication influences their work experience. Currently, she is working on a project examining persuasive narratives within the legislative process. Dr. Mathis has facilitated the communication and conflict workshop for American Financial Services Association summer EDGE program since 2018.

Deadline to register: February 9, 2024

Cancellation Policy: Prior to February 2, 2024: full refund.
February 2-9, 2024, a $ 50.00 cancellation fee.
After February 9, 2024, no refund.